Blase J. Cupich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Blase J. Cupich

Catholic bishop

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1949

Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Profession: Catholic priest, theologian, philosopher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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Blase Joseph Cupich ( SOO-pitch; March 19, 1949) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church, a cardinal who serves as the ninth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
He is also a member of the Roman Curia's Congregation for Bishops, which plays a role in advising on bishop appointments and episcopal matters, as well as a member of the Congregation for Catholic Education. Cupich was the choice of Pope Francis to succeed Francis Cardinal George as Archbishop of Chicago on September 20, 2014.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Cupich was ordained a priest there in 1975.
He was named the Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, by Pope John Paul II in 1998.
Cupich was then named bishop of the Diocese of Spokane, Washington, by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.
He has been a member of the College of Cardinals since November 19, 2016.